There has been a lot of talk about recent glassings in Perth lately, with dozens of people finding the repercussions on their faces. Its not entirely surprising. Having never been in a situation where I witnessed a glassing occur personally, I can see why there has been a proposal for a NO ALCOHOL SERVED IN GLASS law. Just walking around a bar in Subi, a girl like me is not so much concerned about her blood-clot-inducing stilettos, but the sea of glass shards scattered all throughout the bar. I guess I’ll give that being Australia, yes we are a democratic country therefore we are entitled to freedom of speech (and apparently heated verbal exchanges,) and basically are culture is, well in lamest terms, to drink. We are not Canada or Sweden but I personally gave more credit to us that we are not Atlanta, Georgia!
In most opinion polls, most have suggested serving alcoholic beverages in plastic cups. In my opinion, to ban serving beverages in glass cups in all pubs are pointless. It would be ignorant to think that a bloke is whacking another bloke with a Manhattan. Out of the 67 attacks this year, 70% has been by the use of beer stubbies. I’m sure the producers of beers don’t market their product to be utilised as weapons. I suppose most can argue that beer manufacturers can employ different materials (e.g. plastic.) But for those connoisseurs that don’t drink to get drunk know, all alcohol is better served in glass to enhance and preserve the flavour of the beer. I doubt that they will be changing their packaging to demote alcohol related violence.
If you look at the stats in the CBD area, you’ll find that Northbridge is the capital glassing suburb when compared to the likes of West Perth/Subiaco end. So to be frank, it’s not an entirely unanticipated stat, looking at the demographics that go there: young hormonal kids, the homeless and the pubs that invite a “PARTICULAR DRINK TO BE DRUNK” crowd.
Sure, we can do another graphic television commercial campaign to ward off the idea of glassing and its consequences but in my opinion, this trend won’t and can never be stopped entirely because:
1) You can take the glass away from the idiot but you can’t take the idiot out of the idiot. There are ALWAYS going to be idiot machos roaming the streets
2) …No wait, that’s the ONLY REASON.
Salutations.
- wendy.wendy.wendy
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- My name is Wendy. I am a third generation A.B.C.D- American Born Chinese Degenrate. I love dancing like Hugh Grant. I have three goldfishes, a twenty two metre lap pool, bad hair in the morning and even worse hair by the afternoon. I admire Kevin Rudd's eyebrows and deplore Joseph McCarthy's attempt of a "Red America." I believe in protest, Harry Potter and his quest against The Dark Lord and my love for newborn puppies. But most of all, prenuptial agreement. I don't believe in VEGANISM... or cheesy "Impact" t-shirts with cheesy "Impact" slogans. Or that there should be a full stop at the end of a sentence. TALK TO ME. I won't disappoint.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
not much to inspire my vote...
The 2010 election to me can only be summarised in one word: WEIRD. Frankly, the two parties have done little to nothing to inspire my vote.
Government is, to me, is governing the people. In order to do this we must ensure the people are in a happy place, we ensure they’re living standards are comfortable and sustainable. To ensure comfort and sustainability, the Government needs to manage our money. Therefore, POLITICS=ECONOMICS. Though both parties seem to understand this concept, granted they are horrible economists. People don’t care about how you campaign, its about the contents of your campaign that concerns them: THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY. All I can really see is the two parties continually delving into the country’s seemingly inexhaustible bag of money for a fraction of Australian’s vote, they’re basically the playing the parents to us (the Australian Public) by buying our love (vote.) Professional much?
Though both parties’ ceases to stir mind or capture my interest, I can swear without a shadow of a doubt, that my I will not be voting for Julia Gillard as PM. My frustrations are as follows:
- Politicians and PR practitioners alike are often stereotypically portrayed as professional liars. Who in their right mind halfway through their campaign, start saying “I was not the real Julia in the past, but she is here now.” IDIOCY.
- She is an iconic Australian public advocate for Atheism and yet she’s paid an estimated 1.5 million dollars in the canonization of Australian Saint, Mary McKilop. She is the paradigm of desperation and hypocrisy.
She’s acting under the Australian campaigning rules of engagement of “protect your front runner status” by conforming to society’s ideal of “the right thing to do” The “real” Julia Gillard did not step forward. She is a whore to the Australian Public. SHE IS AN ATHIEST.
- She has no idea on when the troops are doing in Afghanistan nor when they should be retuning to home turf. She side stepped any questions about the war in Iraq she quoted what Howard said “The thing that defines how long we’re going to be there is getting the job done and not a deadline in time.” Stock answer for a stock politician I say. Being that she already knows nothing about government spending, she can at least redeem herself by deploying the troops from a senseless and suicidal war and save tax payers $1.2 billion dollars a year AND countless lives of our soldiers.
As for the Greens, what better way to promote your campaign for the environment than by nailing your campaign posters on the trunks of the Great Sothern’s old grown forest? They have as much chances of winning this election as Lindsay Lohan has winning her battle with alcohol.
Public Relation's wise, I'm sure both parties have covered some good air time
In the celebrity world, any press is good press. But this is certainly not applicable in the political world. From what I can see, I’m not impressed. In anycase I can only vote for Liberal by default. MEH.
Government is, to me, is governing the people. In order to do this we must ensure the people are in a happy place, we ensure they’re living standards are comfortable and sustainable. To ensure comfort and sustainability, the Government needs to manage our money. Therefore, POLITICS=ECONOMICS. Though both parties seem to understand this concept, granted they are horrible economists. People don’t care about how you campaign, its about the contents of your campaign that concerns them: THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY. All I can really see is the two parties continually delving into the country’s seemingly inexhaustible bag of money for a fraction of Australian’s vote, they’re basically the playing the parents to us (the Australian Public) by buying our love (vote.) Professional much?
Though both parties’ ceases to stir mind or capture my interest, I can swear without a shadow of a doubt, that my I will not be voting for Julia Gillard as PM. My frustrations are as follows:
- Politicians and PR practitioners alike are often stereotypically portrayed as professional liars. Who in their right mind halfway through their campaign, start saying “I was not the real Julia in the past, but she is here now.” IDIOCY.
- She is an iconic Australian public advocate for Atheism and yet she’s paid an estimated 1.5 million dollars in the canonization of Australian Saint, Mary McKilop. She is the paradigm of desperation and hypocrisy.
She’s acting under the Australian campaigning rules of engagement of “protect your front runner status” by conforming to society’s ideal of “the right thing to do” The “real” Julia Gillard did not step forward. She is a whore to the Australian Public. SHE IS AN ATHIEST.
- She has no idea on when the troops are doing in Afghanistan nor when they should be retuning to home turf. She side stepped any questions about the war in Iraq she quoted what Howard said “The thing that defines how long we’re going to be there is getting the job done and not a deadline in time.” Stock answer for a stock politician I say. Being that she already knows nothing about government spending, she can at least redeem herself by deploying the troops from a senseless and suicidal war and save tax payers $1.2 billion dollars a year AND countless lives of our soldiers.
As for the Greens, what better way to promote your campaign for the environment than by nailing your campaign posters on the trunks of the Great Sothern’s old grown forest? They have as much chances of winning this election as Lindsay Lohan has winning her battle with alcohol.
Public Relation's wise, I'm sure both parties have covered some good air time
In the celebrity world, any press is good press. But this is certainly not applicable in the political world. From what I can see, I’m not impressed. In anycase I can only vote for Liberal by default. MEH.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
NETWORKING, IS POWER.
If I didn't learn anything in my first three weeks in PR, I definitely learnt this: NETWORKING IS POWER. The public relations industry is about what you know and who you know.
In this day in age, the Gen Y generation are accustomed to having everything RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW. Social networks such as Twitter, Linked in and Facebook allows us to meet people outside our physical social circles. And that is where we tie blogging in. It is the pinnacle of current businss and social networking communications.
More and more businesses are beginning to embrace the blogging world. In blogging we are able to share up to date information in real time and reach people beyond our target audience. With applications such as commenting and reviewing we are able to recieve feedback straight away.
In a Public Relations Officer's perspective and your product or person's public image goes awry, you need to be the first to communicate to the world in rectifying the matter.
The power of blogging and social networking in great as the possiblities in communication is really ENDLESS.
In this day in age, the Gen Y generation are accustomed to having everything RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW. Social networks such as Twitter, Linked in and Facebook allows us to meet people outside our physical social circles. And that is where we tie blogging in. It is the pinnacle of current businss and social networking communications.
More and more businesses are beginning to embrace the blogging world. In blogging we are able to share up to date information in real time and reach people beyond our target audience. With applications such as commenting and reviewing we are able to recieve feedback straight away.
In a Public Relations Officer's perspective and your product or person's public image goes awry, you need to be the first to communicate to the world in rectifying the matter.
The power of blogging and social networking in great as the possiblities in communication is really ENDLESS.
Me. Me. Me
So, about me... I was born in San Francisco, California and currently reside in Perth. Many often question why I moved to lacklustre Perth when I lived in one of the most notable cities in the world. To them I say: a nasty parental divorce offers little options AND, Perth is beautiful and offers the world of opportunities!
And it has. I am currently working in the hotel industry and am a first year student in Public Relations. Despite getting lost on the first day, catching a virus and ending up in hospital in the first week, I am learning alot, and making friends with people that matter.
I can only summarise my experience thus far with a favourite song quote:
"There's nowhere to go, but up from here"
-Broadway (Band)
And it has. I am currently working in the hotel industry and am a first year student in Public Relations. Despite getting lost on the first day, catching a virus and ending up in hospital in the first week, I am learning alot, and making friends with people that matter.
I can only summarise my experience thus far with a favourite song quote:
"There's nowhere to go, but up from here"
-Broadway (Band)
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